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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.04, 7,932.90 and 5,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.04, 7,932.90 and 5,085.14 is: 7,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.04 : 7,932.90 = 5,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.04/7,932.90 = 5,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.04x = 7,932.90 × 5,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.04x = 40,339,907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,339,907.11/5,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,575.51

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